1970 Offley

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1970 Offley

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A Ragbag of Good Port, Monday 19 September 2011, at the Steak Exchange. Links:
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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Medium colour, simple straightforward port but very pleasant drinking. Best 70 of this offline for me (although possibly only because the Martinez was VA tainted). Very good.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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Pale rose colour, turning orange at the rim; 30% opaque. Modest nose, showing some faint menthol and juniper. Soft, medium-bodied entry. The flavours are initially restrained, but open well on the palate to give a lovely balanced flavour. Sweet cherry and dry leather dominate the aftertaste and finish. Very pleasant port, although a touch dry on the finish. 85/100.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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You know AHB,

I thought i had yer palate pinned and I thought this would be a wine you'd really love.

I felt it to be perfectly matured port offering a fine blend of delicacy and balancae.

It's not as spicy (certainly not a block buster next to its 1970 brethren like the fonseca) but it's one I felt is what port strives to be when it's mature.

I would have placed this in the low to mid 90s and this particular bottle has me out looking for more offleys.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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A brief note: Peppery nose - some spirit - very mature - soft - drink up.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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g-man wrote:You know AHB,

I thought i had yer palate pinned and I thought this would be a wine you'd really love.

I felt it to be perfectly matured port offering a fine blend of delicacy and balancae.

It's not as spicy (certainly not a block buster next to its 1970 brethren like the fonseca) but it's one I felt is what port strives to be when it's mature.

I would have placed this in the low to mid 90s and this particular bottle has me out looking for more offleys.
It was good, a score of 85 is an enjoyable wine, but this particular bottle was drying out a little, with one or two empty spots on its palate profile. However, if I had a bottle at home, I would happily open it and would choose to drink it rather than a glass of water!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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AHB wrote:
g-man wrote:You know AHB,

I thought i had yer palate pinned and I thought this would be a wine you'd really love.

I felt it to be perfectly matured port offering a fine blend of delicacy and balancae.

It's not as spicy (certainly not a block buster next to its 1970 brethren like the fonseca) but it's one I felt is what port strives to be when it's mature.

I would have placed this in the low to mid 90s and this particular bottle has me out looking for more offleys.
It was good, a score of 85 is an enjoyable wine, but this particular bottle was drying out a little, with one or two empty spots on its palate profile. However, if I had a bottle at home, I would happily open it and would choose to drink it rather than a glass of water!
ah ha, I can see that about the palate profile.
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Re: 1970 Offley Boa Vista

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g-man wrote:I felt it to be perfectly matured port offering a fine blend of delicacy and balancae.

It's not as spicy (certainly not a block buster next to its 1970 brethren like the fonseca) but it's one I felt is what port strives to be when it's mature.

I would have placed this in the low to mid 90s and this particular bottle has me out looking for more offleys.
I concur.

I have a lot of time this port, which is a great example of an elegantly mature port with no great pretensions. Straightforward? Maybe a touch. But no obvious flaws or disjointedness, which is more important to me.

Ticks all the boxes a dinner guest who is not an aficionado would want and expect. It ticks most of my boxes as well, and does what it does at a great QPR - can be had for £40ish a bottle all in...

This particular bottle did not quite reach the same level as the two other times i have tried it, but i still find it hard to be too critical bearing in mind its easy-drinking nature and modest price tag. Probably at/around peak maturity now so not for long-term cellaring, but i will be suprised if it didn't last well for at least another 5 years. Note, as before, says "must buy". A high *** on this occasion.
Rob C.
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